Celebrate National Walking Day!

April 4, 2022 by Leave a comment

Come walk with us! Decatur Active Living will celebrate National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 6th at 10 a.m. Meet outside the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to walk 2-3 miles around Decatur.

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association launched National Walking Day in 2007 as part of its efforts to promote healthy living.

Unable to join us? Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, take a 30-minute walk. 

  • Take thirty minutes out of your day to go for a walk.
  • Find a trail near you or walk around your neighborhood.
  • You can also visit a local park or walk on your treadmill.
  • Take your canine pals with you, too. They need the cardiovascular workout, too!

Here are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable:

  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • Take a friend to pass the time.
  • Make sure to stretch those muscles.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Move your arms, too.
  • Make sure you have good posture.

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Today is National Walking Day – Where Will YOU Walk?

April 7, 2021 by Leave a comment

From NationalToday.com:

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, take a 30-minute walk. 

Here are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable:

  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • Take a friend to pass the time.
  • Make sure to stretch those muscles.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Move your arms, too.
  • Make sure you have good posture.

For ideas on how to observe the day including a “beach walk” and a word search puzzle, click here.

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Join us for National Walking Day on April 3

March 26, 2019 by Leave a comment

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National Walking Day

April 4, 2012 by Leave a comment

Yes, there is a day for that! The American Heart Association has declared the first Wednesday of April National Walking Day, so get out and take a walk. The weather in Decatur is beautiful and you might as well get outside and enjoy it. Put on your walking shoes and take a walk around the block or around your neighborhood. Reading this too late in the day? Then plan on taking a walk for 30 minutes tomorrow. And then the next day, and the next…..

Check out the Start Walking Now website here for lots of tips, walking paths and activity log. if you would like some Decatur routes, click here for information on walking in Decatur and to download the city’s walking map.

What are you waiting for? Add some walking to your days. Walk to lunch, your next meeting, or even just take a couple of short office breaks and walk around the block. Your mind and body will be refreshed and you may even be more productive.

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